Senior Finance Manager

Job Summary

If you are a Senior Finance Manager professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, this role offers the chance to lead a critical finance function for Emerson’s Headquarters in Dubai and the Central Region, covering the UAE and Oman. In this highly visible role, you will partner with regional and business leadership to deliver high‑quality financial insights, ensure strong governance, and support strategic decision‑making across Emerson. Reporting to the Regional Finance Director, you will have broad exposure across financial reporting, planning, treasury, and statutory compliance while contributing to continuous improvement and regional growth initiatives.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Act as a trusted finance partner to Business Units, Functions, and regional teams by delivering clear financial insights, analysis, and recommendations that support operational and strategic decisions
• Analyse financial performance by business unit and country, identifying key trends, drivers, risks, and opportunities to improve profitability and support sustainable growth
• Partner closely with regional leadership to provide proactive financial guidance for both day‑to‑day operations and longer‑term strategic planning
• Take end‑to‑end financial ownership of UAE legal entities, ensuring accurate financial statements, consistent application of accounting policies, and strong internal controls in line with Emerson standards
• Lead statutory reporting activities and coordinate with Emerson Accounting & Reporting, external auditors, and internal audit teams to ensure timely completion of annual audits with full compliance
• Own and manage Local In‑Country Value (ICV) plans for the UAE, ensuring alignment with local regulatory requirements and Emerson processes
• Prepare, consolidate, and co‑own rolling forecasts, financial plans, and annual budgets in line with the Emerson planning calendar
• Manage banking relationships, including signatory administration, online approvals, bank facility renewals, cash pooling, liquidity reporting, and trade finance activities
• Lead and support ad‑hoc financial projects and cross‑functional initiatives as required by regional finance leadership
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and reporting by promoting standardisation, automation, and efficiency
• Support integration activities related to acquisitions and organisational changes across the World Area
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including regional leadership, Business Units, shared service teams in Manila and Pune, and HR to support payroll, incentive plans, and employee settlementsWho You Are:

You consistently deliver accurate and timely outcomes, even when information is evolving, by applying sound judgement and a structured approach. You work effectively across functions, cultures, and geographies, building trust and collaboration at all levels of the organisation. You are comfortable assessing business and market opportunities from both a financial and commercial perspective, translating complex data into clear insights that inform decision‑making. You balance attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities, adapting quickly while maintaining a strong focus on quality and results.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or an equivalent field
• Professional accounting qualification such as CA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of accounting fundamentals and financial reporting standards
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in US GAAP and IFRS reporting
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a managerial role within a finance function in a large or complex organisation
• Experience working with Oracle or similar ERP systems and Hyperion Financial Management or equivalent tools
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, work to tight deadlines, and deliver results in a dynamic environmentPreferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience with large data sets, advanced reporting, or visualisation tools such as Power BI
• Well‑developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in diverse, multicultural environments
• Ability to navigate and build networks within a global, multi‑layered organisation to gather information and drive alignmentOur Culture and Commitment To You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.